Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Yep, it was one of those decisions that I made pretty quick, and this morning the reality is kind of setting in. But it is probably one of the few decisions I have made with my head instead of my heart, and that part of it feels ok. Maybe I'm growing up.

He is getting a good little hot rod, so I feel good about that. Although I normally play with Ford and Olds motors, I gained a whole lot of respect for Chevy small blocks with this one. It fires up with one crank, and runs like a clock. I see why so many people love em and use em.

Oh well, it's only iron and fiberglass, it's only iron and fiberglass, it's only........

Don